Library Staff Directory
Posted Aug 24, 2018
This week’s #FridayReads are crazy about moths, just in time for our Moth Madness: The Magical, Misunderstood Moth program next week. Join Howard Aprill, a naturalist from the Wehr Nature Center, on Tuesday, August 28th at 7:00 PM to learn about one of the world’s most overlooked creatures.
The Gypsy Moth Summer by Julia Fierro
It’s the summer of 1992, and the island of Avalon is infested with gypsy moth caterpillars. Just as the caterpillars arrived, so did Leslie Day Marshall, the daughter of one of Avalon’s most prominent families, and her family. Leslie’s husband, Jules, is African American, and her children are biracial, so talk of the Marshalls sweeps the island. Teenager Maddie LaRosa finds herself in the middle. Maddie, who is in love with Leslie and Jules’ son Brooks, is familiar with the affluence of the east side of the island as well as the working class that inhabits the west side. As their relationship develops, lack of trust and stinging tensions span the island, culminating in tragedy. Fierro’s The Gypsy Moth Summer features families, friends, neighbors, and generations that struggle to connect while touching on race and class in America.
The Moth Catcher: A Vera Stanhope Mystery by Ann Cleeves
The rural community of Valley Farm is a quaint and sleepy village that is populated by retired, upscale residents seeking the solitude of the countryside… But things take a turn for the worse when a young ecologist is found dead. Then, after Inspector Vera Stanhope arrives on the scene, a second man is found dead. Vera and her team, including Joe Ashworth and Holly Clarke, find the connection between the two – they both were in Valley Farm to study moths. As Vera’s investigation progresses, she and her team find that the whole community has secrets that they are trying to hide. With memorable characters and striking plot twists, The Moth Catcher is a fast-paced mystery that is part of a larger series. Plus, if you like Cleeves’ series, her dynamic Vera Stanhope character is the basis for the popular British crime drama Vera.
The Moth is a non-profit group dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling, and in All These Wonders they present forty-five stories that have been adapted from live storytelling events. From astronomers to Afghan refugees, hip-hop one hit wonders to female WWII spies, high school students to neuroscientists, stories explore themes of risk, courage, and experiences facing the unknown. Plus, well-known personalities like Louis C.K., Tig Notaro, John Tuturro, and Meg Wolitzer contribute stories as well. By delving into uncharted territory, and sharing what discoveries were made, All of These Wonders examines passion, humor, vulnerability, and the ultimate question – what does it mean to be alive?
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